Look what came in the mail!!!!

I am very excited to say MY BOOK IS HERE!!!!!!!! Okay so it actually came by truck….lots of boxes….wouldn't fit in the letterbox…..but it is here!!!

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I was very nervous opening the box…..

Books3  I LOVE It….and I hope you do too!!!

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So would you like a copy? I have 2 copies of "Baskets in Bloom" to giveaway…..leave a comment and I will be back next week…maybe Wednesday afternoon……to reveal a couple of winners!!!

If you can't wait that long, try here,  here, here, here or here. Of course lots of books will be available at my launch at Foothills next Friday 4th Sept….and i will be signing…mmmm…better think of something to write!!!

See you next week!!!

Cheers
Gail

355 thoughts on “Look what came in the mail!!!!”

  5. Hi, I’d love to win a copy of the book. I’d give to myself for my anniversary the 3rd. Love your patterns and I’m doing your BOM.
    Lotta in Sweden

  7. Hi, I’d love to win a copy of the book and I look forward to see you in Norway in october. Hugs from Norway Anne

  9. Wishing you every success for your wonderful book.
    I’d love to win, so many fabulous ideas and projects to work on, it would brighten my winter having this book to work through.
    Sue, England

  14. Congratulations! I would love to win a copy of your book. I have enjoyed doing the Christmas BOM so much. I wish you much success.

  15. congrats on the release of your new book. How very exciting and fun for you. I hope you sell lots and lots of copies but of course I would love to have mine for free. I am so loving the Christmas Wishes BOM that you have so graciously shared with all of us all over the world. Thanks os much, Warm hugs, Patty

  20. Oooh how exciting, I can’t imagine the feeling of seeing your own book. It looks gorgeous can’t wait to see the delights waiting for us inside…..will it feel like your last child has left home when the last copy gets sent out…..???
    I’ve really enjoyed doing the Christmas BOM, thanks so much for the lovely blog and your patterns….well done!!!

  21. Hi Gail, you must feel like Christmas has come early! Please enter me in your giveaway, thanks.
    Bev

  25. Hello Gail, I love baskets, got them all over the house. What a lovely book to win, so please count me in.
    greetings from Holland. Willy

  26. Congratulations on what is obviously a beautiful new book! The sneak peeks are stunning, so I would just love to win!! Thanks for the chance. Meredith

  28. Congratulations, dear Gail ! I can imagine how you must be feeling. Sooo exciting !
    Can’t wait discovering it, and maybe, just maybe I could win one copy !??? (cross my fingers and toes!).
    XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
    NADINE

  30. Hi, I would love to win a copy of your book, crossing my fingers and waiting for the drawing. Hugs Eva in Sweden

  33. Congratulations! It would be so GREAT to win your book. I just love your designs. It seems nearly impossible to find your patterns here in Finland.

  37. How exciting Gail. A star is born Yay… Congratulations you must be so thrilled and proud. Cant weait til I can get my hands on a copy.. DebH

  39. Yay Gail, congrats on your new book! Can’t wait to have a peek at your lovely new designs.
    Might see you at Glenharrow in a fortnight? We will be there on Saturday.
    Take Care….

  43. Congratulations! How exciting to see all of your very own books arrive! I would really like to win a copy!!!!!!

  45. Gail,
    How exciting for you. Congratulations, I sure it was worth all of your hard work. The book looks wonderful.
    Sandy N

  46. woo hoo…..congrats on the book!! …and look at you hamming it up on the boxes….!! Too funny! This book will be a must for my library…..so if I don’t win one I will be buying one…and since I can’t make it over for th signing I will have to mail it to you to sign for me……LOLOL….

  47. Well this is good to see Can’t wait to buy will start looking in at my local quilt shop here in Cairns, Good Luck and congratulations love and hugs Deb

  48. Hi Gail, Pick me pick me…. How exciting can’t wait to get a copy, might not be able to wait until Wednesday though.

  49. Hi Gail, love your blog. I’m new to quilting and would love to win a copy of your new book. Cheers, Irene Lowe, Melton West, Vic, Australia

  50. Hi Gail,
    WOW!! How gorgeous does that cover look. Congrats on “Baskets In Bloom”
    cant wait to get my hands on a copy. Hopefully I will win one otherwise I will have to buy one and you will have to come to Adelaide and sign it for me. Well done!!! Cheers Sue

  51. Your new book looks lovely, Gail. I’m anxious to see more! I love baskets, will you please count me in.
    Quiltgreetings from the Netherlands, Cisca

  52. Firstly Gail, congratulations on the arrival of your baby, its gorgeous, can’t wait to see the contents and then create.
    A great prize to win, one to treasure.
    Lyn

  53. Hello Gail,
    i would love to win…..and get a book of it.
    I am still working on another projekt of you. the Welcome Friends quilt. We bought a new hosue and i think it would be lovely for visitors to see that they are more then welcome in our house.
    Have a great day and greetings from Germany
    Maike

  62. How fantastic is that? I never receive that kind of mail. I am sure lots of happy dances were done! I would love a copy, please enter me in your drawing. Thank you!

  63. Gail, congratulations. Your book looks just great. You must be so excited. Cheers Teresa

  67. Congratulations on your new book. Looking forward to drooling over all the wonderful projects ahd deciding what to make

  68. Congratulations on your first book. You must be so excited. The sneak previews of the contents look wonderful.

  69. Your cover looks lovely – such a shame they don’t send them to you in pretty packages!
    Sue

  72. Hi Gail,
    congratulations to the new book! You must be so proud!! I would love to win one.
    Today I just finished block eight from your “A Christmas Wish”. I really enjoyed every block of this BOM. Thank you very much for it!
    Have a great time!
    Monika

  78. Hi Gail, Congrats ! The book looks lovely and I would love to win a copy. By the way – great pictures of all the boxes – you must be so excited!
    Ineke from Holland

  86. Hi Gail
    Congrats to you and a big pat on the back!!
    Pick me!! Now that the shop is shutting, I won’t be able to get it locally, is that a good enough reason?
    Well done from Anne

  88. After giving us a tantalizing look,
    I’d love to win a copy of your book!
    Thumbing thru “Baskets in Bloom”
    Would brighten winters gray and gloom.
    It would make my day if I won;
    Now off to my sewing room to have some fun!
    ~Sue

  89. Congratulations! Your book looks great, I would like to win a copy. I love your work… Hugs

  90. Hola, Gail!
    Felicitaciones! Luce magnífico!
    Que lo disfrute y por favor, incluyame en su sorteo de regalo!
    Abrazos desde Argentina!
    Google Traductor: “Hi, Gail!
    Congratulations! Looks great!
    Enjoy it and please include me in your giveaway!
    Hugs from Argentina!”

  91. WOOOHHOO.. I long till I have one in my hand… so please please let it be me… :o)) Otherwise..pack one for me in the suitcase when you go to NORWAY!!! :o)))

  97. Would love to come to the launch and finally get to see Sandra’s shop, only calling it that because it is Sandra I know..LOL…
    But am not the bouncy me that used to think nothing of driving 4 hours at night any more…..so even 1.5- 2 hrs is putting me off but having a lovely launch.

  99. Gail congratulations on your new book I’m sure it is fantastic and I would love to be a proud new owner of one so please enter me in your giveaway thanks!

  103. Wow congratulations. It must be so exciting to see all your hard work finally finished in a wonderful book. Would love to win a copy.

  104. Congratulations Gail! What an awesomely fun delivery. Love the picture of you on the boxes. But why didn’t he bring those boxes inside for you? My first thought was how heavy all those boxes would be!

  109. Congrats on the new book. I have been enjoying the christmas blocks, and would love to see more of your work.

  114. How exciting for you and for all of us that love your designs. I can hardly wait to peruse this beauty.
    Continued success!

  116. How great a new book! It looks fabulous and I would like to open the cover! Give me chance!
    Greetings from Austria

  117. From one Gail to another:
    Congratulations! I’d love to win a copy of Baskets in Bloom!

  118. I would love an AUTOGRAPHED book from you! *smile* I’m still plugging away with the Christmas Wishes blocks! Can’t wait to have it ALL done!

  119. Way to go Gail! I’m so happy for you and soooo want one! I’m sure they won’t be available in Canada for a while soooooooooooo maybe I could win one of your give a ways?

  120. I would love, love, love to win a copy of your book. If I do, you can reach me at dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

  122. Hello Gail,
    Even in Holland we love baskets,
    so please count me in to win one of your give-aways.
    Marja

  125. I have falling in love with your website and your creations. I would just love to see and have one of your new books. Congratulations of your acheivement!

  135. Congratulations Gail! This book will certainly be added to my Christmas wish list…or very maybe I won’t have to wait that long, so please put me on the looong list of women who would love to win a copy of your book.
    Mirjam from the Netherlands

  137. Gail: Good for YOU!! Congratulations!! My best to you
    I hope you take me into account for your give away
    Jimena

  139. Hi Gail, yes please I would love to win a copy of your book so please enter me in your giveaway,
    Sue…

  140. Congratulations on your new book. You look excited and yet rather calm in the picture. No jumping up and down???? 🙂

  141. Congratulations Gail for your book. Surely I would love to win a copy of it…
    I am fond of your patterns. I am doing your Christmmas BOM . Thanks
    Marie-Francoise from France

  142. Uaaaaauuuu! Loking to the number of comments here, your book it’s already a success!
    I know that I have no chance to win a copy but I must tell you that I’m glad for you and I want to say you congratulations and many sales to this one and that you will whrite many other books soon! 🙂

  146. You must be so excited about your book. Congratulations. I’d love to be added to the drawing for a copy. Thanks for having this giveaway.

  147. How I would LOVE a book. Love your style of work and I follow your blog DAILY! Congratulations!

  148. Hello Gail! Congratulations to your book! I love your things so cunt me in för your giveaway. I´m sewing your Bom and it´s lovely.
    Kristina in Arjeplog, Sweden

  151. Wow! Must be a wonderful feeling, to open all those boxes of books full of projects you’ve designed! I’d love to win a copy …
    Jacqueline
    Gibraltar

  156. My congratulations! This must be a very special day for you and now you have this wonderful book to share with all of us. Loving your Christmas Wish BOM.
    Cheers, Ulli

  163. can’t wait to see inside your book & see all those gorgeous projects to start.
    Would love to win one, thanks Gail for the opportunity! I’ve got my fingers crossed, wishing!

  164. Your new book looks wonderful… and how exciting. Congratulations!
    I would love an opportunity to be included in the draw. Are you signing the winners book too?

  167. What a thrill it would be to win one of your books! Congratulations on being published and best of sales to you! Betty

  169. Fantastic I am soo happy for you. Hard work is usually rewarded. Love your projects and can’t wait for your book. Congrats Alison

  170. Congratulations! How incredibly exciting. I would be so happy to give one of your books a good home here in the southern US. Thanks for the chance!

  172. I would really, really, love to win a copy of your book. I know I will love all the projects. However, if I am not a winner I hope it is not too long before I can purchase it in the U.S.

  173. Gail, I have to say I just love it that we are blessed to have so many fantastic Aussie designers.I actually think we are soooooooo lucky to have you, you do us proud
    What a beautiful book !
    As the saying goes….. WINNERS ARE GRINNERS…….I’d love to be suprised by being one of the lucky 2 I’d be grinning all the way to Mrs Martins to buy my fabric 🙂

  174. Gail, I have to say I just love it that we are blessed to have so many fantastic Aussie designers.I actually think we are soooooooo lucky to have you, you do us proud
    What a beautiful book !
    As the saying goes….. WINNERS ARE GRINNERS…….I’d love to be suprised by being one of the lucky 2 I’d be grinning all the way to Mrs Martins to buy my fabric 🙂

  176. All that hard work and the result: A beauty of book! Congratulations. It would look so good on my work table.

  177. Hello, I congratulate it on your book, on your talent,and your generosity ; I love the Australian patch, you are the best of the world, super talented. I lament so much to live of another side of the world I wish the best for you and always I wait for more of your talent, a fondness: Vero of Argentina.

  179. You sound super excited to have your book in print. What a thrill!! I hope to be there one day too. Thanks for the chance to win a copy now.

  181. Or here: patchworksplus.com.au :+)
    I am really looking forward to your book Gail…. I had my eye on afew things at the Winter Gathering at Evandale! Congrats!
    x Sarah

  182. Gail,
    I am so excited for you…..and I would love to have a signed copy of your treasure. I absolutely love your designs and have so enjoyed the Christmas blocks. Have an amazing weekend and again, I am so excited for you.
    Hugs, Barb

  183. Yay Gayle,your book has arrived,congrats..It looks amazing!!That’s alot of boxes lol.
    Please pop me in the draw(my fingers & toes are crossed)hehehe
    Hugs Catherine x

  184. I have so much enjoyed the Christmas block of the month stitchery and can’t wait to do the last block and put the quilt together. I know that your book will have lots more beautiful goodies to stitch up. I would be thrilled to win a copy.

  185. What a cool feeling that must be to be published!!! I would love to win a copy of your book so please add my name. Thanks “sew” much!

  187. Congratulations!! How exciting for you!!
    Love to win a copy but don’t worry, I’ll be buying a copy if I dont win!

  189. Congratulations on publishing your book, I have enjoyed following each stage of the process on your blog

  193. Hi Gail
    I’d love the opportunity to win a copy of your new book. It looks great.
    All the best
    Michelle

  194. Hey Gail
    The cover looks fantastic. I can’t wait to look inside. Good luck with the book launch on the 4th wish I could be there for a drink and say gday!
    Best Wishes
    Kathy

  195. Congratulations! The book looks really cute. A fresh style for the cover. Like it and a copy to win, wow that would be great!
    Hugs from switzerland
    Martina

  198. would love to be entered in your draw,
    have never won anything blogging before,
    a copy of ‘Baskets and Bloom’ to giveaway,
    Gail, I cross my fingers, hope it comes my way!!!!
    Don’t need to wish you luck with the book – success is obvious!
    ;o) Wendy Blogless

  200. Gail, you look so proud of yourself on the piccie….and deservedly so! It is a wonderful achievement. Congratulations.

  202. Thankyou for this opportunity to win one of your books Gail. How fantastic that would be. Can’t wait for Block 9!!!

  204. Hi Gail, congrats on your book it looks absolutely to die for….My fingers are crossed!!!Jackie..

  207. How exciting for you Gail. I would love a copy of your book. Personally signed too please. xx Sue

  208. Gail, I’ve enjoyed your blog and patterns. Congratulations on the new book! I would love to win a copy. Barb C

  210. WOW!!!
    Congratulations for your book.
    I can imagine how nervous you are but also excited for this fantastic result.
    I would like a copy of it, and it would be wonderfull if I can win one of the 2 ones you offer in your giveaway, so let me participate, ok?
    Thanks… and Congrats 🙂
    MercyBea

  211. Wow, the book looks like a winner for sure, but then I love your work, please enter me in for a chance to win one. Thanks for both this offer and your sharing some of your patterns with us.

  212. I would love to win a copy of your book. I have LOVED you Christmas BOM the year and while I am looking forward to getting the last one next month, I will also be disappointed to have it end. I have loved having something to look forward to on the 7th of each month.

  214. I can’t wait to see your book! I would be honored to win a copy of your book. I will make everyone in Elk Grove jelous with it!

  215. Exciting news! Love the cover and can’t wait to see all the projects. Cute photo of you with all those boxes.
    Count me in on the giveaway!

  216. Oh, I would so love to win a copy of your book! Thanks for the chance! Who knows how long it will be before it gets to the States!

  219. Congratulations! The new book looks wonderful.
    I’m a big fan of your designs and would love to be entered for a chance to win.
    Margaret

  222. pick me… pick me… pick me…
    please pick me…..
    looks wonderful cheers Robynne

  225. Gail–this is so exciting! Congrats on your new book–I’d love to be in the drawing too!

  227. I would love to have a copy of your book. Your patterns are always so awesome. Thanks.

  228. Gail, how exciting!! A new book! I would LOVE to win a copy of it – I really like your designs. Here’s hoping……fingers crossed! LOL
    Gerda

  233. How very exciting for you to acheive such a goal. I am most anxious to view your book.
    Louise

  234. I’m not having any luck at winning things at the moment & at comment number 233 it probably won’t happen this time either but I’d oh soooo luv to win this book!! Congrats on your book being published Gail

  237. I’ve really enjoyed reading the progress reports on your book and hearing how it all comes together – a lot like making a patchwork quilt with much patience and anticipation but an exciting result in the end. Your patterns are lovely to use and I wish you all the best with your book – it loooks beautiful.

  238. OHHH! YES, I WANT ONE PLEASE!
    LOVE your designs and I’d have a book of yours!
    Reach the end of the world? This is where I live!
    Hugs and kisses…
    Jessy.

  239. OHHH! YES, I WANT ONE PLEASE!
    LOVE your designs and I’d have a book of yours!
    Reach the end of the world? This is where I live!
    Hugs and kisses…
    Jessy.

  240. I would like to congratulate you, Gail. Don’t put me in the prize draw, thought I would like to let you know, you’ve done well!!
    Jane

  243. Oh Gail I would love to win a copy of your new book. It looks beautiful and I wish you every success with it!
    Chris

  247. Congratulations on you new book Gail! I can not wait to see it in real live! Please include me in your drawing. I am crossing my fingers :-))

  248. I hope that I may win a copy of your book.I love your patterns and all the stuff you make, like to fill my house with it.
    greets, Henrieke

  249. Hallo Gail i want to see more than only the cover , i`m so curious wat`s in it,
    When wil it be in Europe in the Netherlands.???
    By the way congratilations with the birth of the book.
    greeting Jitske

  251. Gail you must be so excited about your new book, Congratulations. Yes I’d love to win a copy.

  252. Congratulations Gail!!!! How exciting!!!! I have my fingers crossed that I will be a lucky recipient of your new book.
    Cheers Judy D

  254. I can’t even imagine how exciting it mustbe to publish your own pattern book. I would love to win a copy to make some of your great designs.

  256. I would love a chance to win your gorgeous book. Love your blog and BOM, and congratulations on your book.
    Denise S.

  259. How wonderfull and exciting to have your book delivered at your door! And so many of them!! Congratulations.
    Greetings from the Netherlands!

  266. congrats Gail. I’m so pleased for you that it all has come together. Well deserved. I will see you Friday night.
    Lee xxxx

  269. Congatulations!! I love the picture of you on all the boxes, you look so excited! You’ll have to let me know if it is available in the US (or not, if I win!!).

  270. Congratulations! I looks like a wonderful book. You must be so thrilled!
    Hope they sell like hot cakes!
    Astrid

  271. Gail,
    Congratulations on your book! How absolutely exciting for you 🙂
    Trudy

  272. Congratulations on your new book. It looks great! Like many of us I do love baskets, so let’s try to win a copy of this wonderful book!
    Many greetings from the Netherlands,
    Inge

  273. I know I won’t win but it was fun to see how thrilled you are. And rightly so. I’m so happy for you and look forward to checking out your book.

  274. Congratulations dear Gail, with the publishing of your book! Looks great (O: Your projects are always so much fun to make and to look at, so without any doubt, this book will be a big hit!!! Enjoy the proud and happy feeling!

  277. Hi Gail, what a gorgeous looking book – just bursting with projects that MUST be done before I die…Need to live to 174 at least – Fun, Fun, Fun…Well done!

  278. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment! How exciting for you and I know your family and friends are so very proud. I’d love to be entered as well, thanks.

  279. I love your blog and your designs! It’s always so nice to read about all your projects. I would love to win a copy of your book!
    love from Holland,
    Christine

  281. Dear Gail, congratulations for your book. It would be nice to be one of the lucky winners of your giveaway.
    Wish you the best and much greetings from germany,
    Sabine

  283. Hi Gail, the new book looks just wonderful. Oh how I would love to win a copy.
    Julie of Texas

  284. I hope to be a lucky winner of your great book.
    If not, please bring one to Trondheim. Happy to see you in just about a month

  285. oh my goodness, so many people wanting a copy of your beautiful book, so add me to the list!! Could I be so lucky? Thank you for the chance.

  288. How exciting that your book(s)arrived! Looks like it should be a “best seller”! Would love to get one for free – if not, I’ll have to ask my LQS to order some in. HUGS… and stitches, Christie

  290. Congratulations Gail! Bet that book has a lot of great patterns and beautiful photos to get inspired by :o)
    Have a great and creative week :o)
    Laila

  291. Congratulations on your new book. If I want a free copy? Ofcourse I want one and I believe many other people who posted a comment. Again someone from a warm Holland, here no Christmas in July :).
    Greetz, Daisy

  292. Congrats on the Book…..can’t wait to see the gorgeous work inside. Would love to win one.
    Debra

  303. If your book is as special as the free Christmas blocks, I would enjoy the stitchery and quality workmanship. It has been so much fun and relaxing to work with the Christmas blocks. Thanks.

  305. wOO hOO! How exciting to have your book finally arrive. If I dont win a copy, I will be getting one in the snail mail for sure. Enjoy the fruits of your labour, I am sure that we all will!

  309. That would be wonderful to win a copy.. I would most definatly give this to my mother who had a stroke about a year ago and lost movement in her right arm. She has been slowly getting some movement here and there, and I help her by setting things up for her and do what I can when she can’t.. she does the best she can with one hand, and this book would just be the best surprise for her and her inspiration. I hope I win.. Thanks

  311. Honey, you must be so happy!! Your family must be proud and excited as well. Please enter me to win a copy! Otherwise, I may have to buy it!! Good for you!!

  312. I love reading your blog. So much fun. Yes, of course I would love to win the draw for your new book. I absolutely love those wonky baskets.

  314. Gail,I would love one of your books. What an accomplishment. I have been following your blog and BOM. Have really enjoyed both. Thanks

  317. Dear Gail,
    Congratulations on your new book. I would love to win a copy.
    Can`t wait to see inside the book, I`m sure there will be many great projects to make. I love your Christmas BOM.
    Kind Regards, Angela.

  318. Congratulations on your first book it is beautiful well done, now you can have a little breather and relax put those feet up eat some chocolate and read a book.
    Bev oxoxo

  325. Hi Gail,
    Congratulations with your book !
    Love to win one, my birthday is on September 3rd !
    Thanks for your beautifill Christmas BOM too !
    Love
    Mieke, Belgium

  326. Hi Gail,well done.The book looks fabulous.Would love to win a copy for christmas.
    Thanks
    Kylie

  327. Hai Gail,
    I would love to win a copy of your book. It looks great.
    I hope it will come to Holland soon
    Greetings from Holland, Anja

  330. Congratulations! I would LOVE to win a book from you – love ALL your designs! Thanks so much for the giveaway –
    Barbara in TN

  331. Congratulations Gail! How exciting! I suspect it may be some time before your lovely book arrives in NZ but will be looking out for it if I don’t win a copy!

  332. Congratulations, Gail! I’ve enjoyed the sneak peeks and have been waiting in anticipation of seeing the book become a reality. Carmel

  336. Oh how wonderful! What a lovely idea and even as a beginner I’m able to sew such pretty baskets.
    Please count me in to win your adorable book!
    Greetings from Germany
    Lichtlein

  338. Maybe she’s fallen under a pile of boxes?? Should we call Mellie for some non-technical help?
    Melly, Gail is somewhere under a pile of her new book. Can you send help? ;0

  341. I love baskets and of course your work as well. Thank you for the opportunity to win your new book.
    Mary

  343. Oh Gail, this is really exciting for you and also for all of us who just love your work.
    Keep designing for us to enjoy our stitching.
    Debbie McDonald

  348. Congratulations!
    It must feel something like welcoming a new baby home to have a new book arrive!Thanks for the chance to win!

  349. Hello gail, I’m french. I love all you do!! I’m sure your book is wonderfull, and i hope that I could find it here. congratulation, I wish you much succes. (sorry my english is not good)
    Emilie

  350. Would love to win a copy of the book. It looks so pretty and I love the basket quilt on the front, I think that is where I shall start.

  352. ooough lookie at you sitting at th etop of all those boxes 🙂 I would be too! Love that you are giving away a few freebie copies 🙂 Someone’s gonna get lucky – sure hope it’s me!
    Congratulations on your new book Gail! Love from Texas! ~bonnie

  353. Complimenti! sarai molto fiera di te! Sono alle prime armi con il patchwork e cerco di imparare il più possibile e così ho scoperto il tuo blog. Auguri per il tuo libro!
    Katya. Italia.

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